Kazakhstan: Almaty x Tucson

A cultural exchange with master artists from Kazakhstan, this micro-pavilion showcases shared cultural values with music, art and conversation from Tucson’s sister city, Almaty.

Supported by the SFA, Smithsonian, Samruk Kazyna, Chevron and TriDAve Legacy Trust
and
in partnership with Music Unbound and the Union of Artisans of Kazakhstan.

Events not to miss!

KAZAKHSTAN: ALMATY X TUCSON Schedule In the Global Arts Triangle supported by:
The Smithsonian, Samruk Kazyna, Chevron, TriDave Legacy Trust, and the Southwest Folklife Alliance
Friday Oct 16
11:00am to 11:15am

Alastau: Morning Blessing Ceremony

11:30am to 12:00pm

“Shashaq”: Creating a Traditional Kazakh Tassel

1:00pm to 1:30pm

The Diversity of Traditional Kazakh Jewelry Techniques

6:15pm to 6:45pm

HasSak Post-Show Discussion

7:00pm to 7:30pm

The Stories Behind Kazakh Music

8:00pm to 8:30pm

Dance with Me: Karajorga Traditional Dance

Saturday Oct 17
11:00am to 11:15am

Alastau: Morning Blessing Ceremony

11:30am to 12:00pm

Wood Inlay with Metal & Natural Materials

1:00pm to 1:30pm

Traditional Kazakh Textiles: Heritage Woven Through Generations

3:30pm to 4:00pm

HasSak Post-Show Discussion

4:00pm to 4:30pm

Musical instruments/Woodworking

5:00pm to 5:30pm

“Zhorga Iz”: A Traditional Kazakh Jewelry Engraving Technique

6:00pm to 6:30pm

Songs That Every Kazakh Knows

7:00pm to 7:30pm

Dance with Me: Karajorga Traditional Dance

Sunday Oct 18
11:00am to 11:15am

Alastau: Morning Blessing Ceremony

11:30am to 12:00pm

The Sound Palette of Kazakh Traditional Instruments

1:00pm to 1:30pm

Tradition Meets Contemporary Design: Decorative Wood Inlay

2:00pm to 2:30pm

Musical instruments/Woodworking

3:00pm to 3:30pm

Humor in the Kazakh Dombra Tradition

4:00pm to 4:30pm

From Tradition to Today: The New Sound of Kazakhstan

5:00pm to 5:30pm

Dance with Me: Karajorga Traditional Dance

At this location

HasSak

Bulat Atamkulov

Aizhan Tlenbekova

Beybars Jumaniyaz

Zhan Kasteyev

Janelle Safiyeva

Raushan Jumaniyazova

Assel Abilkhay

Yerzhan Zhamenkeyev

Madiyar Zhapabayev